Channelization debate weighs costs and ecological impact
Maj. Gen. F P Koisch of the Army Corps of Engineers outlines that major water resources projects must show benefits exceed costs, withmitigation for wildlife where feasible. The piece discusses tradeoffs between flood control and environmental quality, referencing NEPA and the Soil Conservation Service, and notes ongoing review to minimize adverse effects while inviting broad participation.
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Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Office of Management and Budget
Committees
Congress
Corps of Engineers
State Department of Conservation
Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Kenneth E. Grant
The
Soil Conservation Service
Tura
Editorials GOP leads with chin in Williamson County
Williamson County Republicans faced criticism over using precinct volunteers to distribute property tax exemption forms to the elderly. Tax Assessor Wade Rowatt obtained approval from GOP county chairman James Sanders to target seniors, prompting accusations of partisan gain. Democratic chairman William L. Harris condemned the move as unwise and improper for a public office.
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Williamson County
Wade Rowatt
GOP County
James Sanders
Rowatt
Democratic
William L. Harris
Angered rhetoric on postage savings and GOP cooperation
The speaker harshly criticized a plan to save postage costs by mobilizing precinct committeemen to deliver Gov Ogilvie's state income tax forms. He noted the move scores a political point but argues Rowatt should welcome volunteers from all parties or reject help from all.
End to Northern Ireland Terrorism Requires Dialogue
The piece argues that Northern Ireland’s Catholic disaffection drives rioting and IRA support, not just repression. It urges Prime Minister Faulkner to pursue negotiations, broader Catholic political voice, and long term reforms to quell immediate violence and address deep religious political divides.
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Robert Conot
Northern Ireland
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Belfast
Wng
Financial Times of London
Londonderry
Irish Republican Army
Brian Faullmer
Faulkner
Farmers Fooling Farmers on Crop Predictions and Harvest
The USDA issued crop production estimates showing a record 5.3 billion bushels of corn nationwide and Illinois leading in soybean output. Despite advice to plant beans due to looming corn blight, many farmers planted corn hoping to beat the market, fueling an unexpectedly large harvest aided by improved seed and planting methods.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Illinois
USDA
Juvenile reform focus in state corrections drives change
The state bids to reshape youth offenders through smaller, high intensity units with targeted counseling and education. Sheridan and St. Charles house youths and long-term inmates, while new centers and plans expand treatment, parole support, and a statewide computer guided approach to identify effective therapies. societal roots, not prisons, must be addressed for lasting crime reduction.
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State Department of Corrections
Training School
St. Charles
Sheridan
Chicago
Chicago Human Relations Agency
Corrections
County faces new courthouse cleaning by political hands
Wanda Barras writes that Williamson County again confronts a courthouse cleaning problem tied to politics and aging facilities. After a $1.3 million new building, debate arises over who should clean and maintain the interior, with fears that politics will intrude on upkeep despite qualified volunteers and a dedicated building commission.
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Wanda Barras
Marion
Williamson County
Editorials and Letters From The Southern Tribune
The Southern Trindsem presents opinions on the editorial page and readers letters in Letters to the Editor. Staff signed columns such as From Where I Sit and In The Wind show personal views, not the paper’s stance. News analysis and interpretation are marked as such to distinguish from straight news reporting.
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